Question : Who of the following has given the term rhizoshere :
Option 1: Garret
Option 2: Alexopolus
Option 3: Hiltner
Option 4: None of the given options
Correct Answer: Hiltner
Solution : The correct answer is Hiltner.
The term Rhizosphere was first coined by a German plant physiologist Lorenz Hiltner. It means the area of soil which is affected by the soil roots i.e area of soil surrounding the plant roots. Although it does not have any distinct boundary but has a different soil chemistry from other portions of soil.
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